Southern Comfort

southern comfort
Riding tour with hotel aCCOMODATION

Dates 2019
Monday – Thursday

July: 8 - 11
July: 19 - 22 - only upon request
July: 22 - 25 - only upon request
August: 12 –15 & 19 - 22 - both dates only upon request

Choice of 3 star hotel or self catering cottage
Min: 2 riders / Max: 6 riders

Lovely rides though winding green valleys and into the wilderness
This tour combines a proper riding tour with 4 riding days of 18 to 30 km rides along lovely routes in splendid green countryside. During the ride we enjoy marvelous views of the Volcano Hekla and the glaciers Langjökull and Eyjafjallajökull. We ride into the uninhabited wilderness north of the romantic valley Tungufellsdalur and follow the mighty salmon river Stóra-Laxá sided by fantastic basalt collums on wonderful tölting tracks. A visit to the famous Golden Circle sites such as Þingvellir National Park, hot spring Geysir and Golden Waterfall is included on the transfer day. Accommodation is offered in double/twin or single rooms with private sh/wc at the cozy Country Hotel in Flúðir village or alternatively in self catering cottage on the farm. ICELANDAIR Hotel Flúðir: The hotel boasts a fine restaurant, which uses only local products, and a cozy bar. Within minutes, you can be soaking in a hot tub in the beautiful hotel garden underneath the Midnight Sun during high summer. The hotel is situated in walking distance to the natural hot springs of the Secret Lagoon and a public pool with sauna.
Self catering cottage on the farm premises: If you prefer a more budget option we can also offer accommodation in a self catering cottage with private bathroom and private hot tub. Great choice for families and small groups of friends! Please note that the cottage option is only available upon request and we recommend to have a rental car as the next shop and restaurant is approx. 10 km away. Please send us an email for availabilities and prices for the cottage option.

Please note: Non-Riders are welcome on this tour! Please contact us for more information!

Additional or less riding days riding days possible.
Ideal for private tours!

Type: Multi - day tour with spare hand horses
Operated by: Exploring Iceland
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights/ 4 riding days
Level of expertise required: Medium experienced riders in good physical shape
Area: South Iceland
Accommodation: Choice of hotel accommodation in double/twin/single rooms with private facilities at cozy Icelandair Hotel Flúðir or self catering cottage on the farm. Single supplement surcharge applies for single rooms at the hotel. Accommodation in Reykjavik not included but can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch (Cottage Option only picnic lunch).
Guide: English and/or German speaking. Other languages upon request.
Group: International
Maximum Weight: 110 kg
Price per person ISK:
Price p.p. in double room: ISK 372.000
single supplement: ISK 45.300

Please note: Dinner is not included on this tour and only the riding tour is guided. Guide is not staying at the hotel.

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Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Private Transfer from Reykjavík to the farm - dayride to the Secret Lagoon
Pick up at 9 am at your hotel or at BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík. Please be ready in your riding clothes at pick up. Transfer to the farm for your first ride. After an introduction into the safety issues, tack and gaits of the Icelandic horse we set off for a lovely gentle ride over good tölting tracks. Our route takes you through rolling hills and idyllic farmland with young horses, sheep and cattle grazing on endless green fields. If you think of typical Icelandic farm life – here it is! We stop at the natural hot springs of the Secret Lagoon. The pool´s steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. The warm water keeps a temperature of 38-40° Celsius all year round. Close by there is even a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the hot spring. Changing rooms with showers are on site. We saddle up again and ride back to the farm for a coffee and a last hug for your new four–legged furry friend! After the ride the guests staying at the hotel will get a private transfer to the hotel in Flúðir. Evening and dinner spend individually. We highly recommend a bath in the hot tubs after the long ride! (riding distance ca. 18-20 km)

Day 2: Ride towards the highland along the Stóra-Laxá canyon
After breakfast return to the stable for our highland adventure. Today we ride underneath the basalt columns of Hrepphólar along the canyon of the Stóra-Laxá river. We stop for an luxury outdoor lunch amid a little private valley including cold and hot beverages, a fizzy drink, sandwiches, salads, cakes, fresh fruit and vegetables from the local producers. Back in the saddle again we ride to Hrunaréttir sheep paddock, used for separting the sheep in autumn when returning from the highland. We continue our ride over the mountains to Hvítárdalur farm where we leave the horses for the night. The riders return after a short car drive back to their cozy hotel or cottage (riding distance ca. 25- 30 km ride). Evening open for individual dinners and program.

Day 3: Highland ride over Hrunaheiði plateau to abandoned farm Kluftir
Today is going to be a wonderful ride into the uninhabited wilderness north of the romantic valley of Tungufellsdalur. We climb on a high mountain plateau and follow the narrow tracks made only by sheep and horses. We enjoy wonderful views of the wild green mountainside, follow little creeks with spring water and surely get a wonderful feeling of mountain freedom! We pass the abondoned farm of Kluftir and leave our horses at Kaldbak farm. Short transfer back to the hotel/cottage after a truly adventurous ride! ( riding distance ca. 25- 30 km ride). Evening open for individual dinners and program.

Day 4: Return to the farm along Salmon river Laxá
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel/guesthouse return to the horses for a last day´s ride along the river Stóra-Laxá. We stop at the little local museum Samansafnið along the way and take a peek into the old days of farming life in Iceland. We continue our ride along the salmon river until we return to the farm for a tasty good by coffee & cake treat by our wonderful local hosts. (riding distance ca. 25 km.) On the transfer back to Reykjavík we stop at waterfall Gullfoss, the hot spring Geysir and Þingvellir National Park. Drop off at BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík or any accommodation in the capital area. We are more than happy to arrange your Reykjavík accommodation for you!

Exploring Iceland reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise. The estimated duration of tours as indicated by km or timing can change according to road or weather conditions.

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Included:

Transfer from Reykjavík to the starting point of the ride on 1st day
Transfer back to Reykjavík on the 4th day with stop at Gullfoss, Geysir and National Park Þingvellir
All transfers during the ride
3x nights in double/twin or single rooms with private facilities at ICELANDAIR Hotel Flúðir incl. breakfast. Please note: For single rooms a single supplement charge applies. Alternative: Self catering cottage at Guesthouse Saga.
4x picnic lunch during the tour
4x riding days according to program
1x visit to Secret Lagoon incl. towel on the 1st day.
English speaking guide. Other languages upon request.

Please note: Dinner is not included and only the riding tour is guided. Guide is not staying at the hotel. For the self catering cottage we recommend a rental car.

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